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Golden brown skillet pork chop seasoned with black pepper on a white plate, served with sautéed cabbage, carrots, and diced vegetables. Close-up view shows a juicy pork chop with crisp edges and tender cooked veggies, highlighting a high protein one-skillet dinner.

High Protein Skillet Pork Chops and Veggies

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High Protein Skillet Pork Chops and Veggies is a 40-minute dinner with hearty potatoes, crisp cabbage, and juicy seared pork chops.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

Large Skillet
Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Measuring Spoons
Tongs
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
 

  • 2 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 2 medium yellow potato peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green cabbage thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme or ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions
 

  • Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the pork chops from the skillet and cover loosely to keep warm.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
  • Add the diced potatoes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly browned.
  • Add the cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped tomato. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add the minced garlic and thyme. Stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the pork chops to the skillet briefly to rewarm or serve them alongside the vegetables.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Don’t Overcrowd the Skillet - Let the pork chops sear without moving them too much so you get a golden crust.
Dice Potatoes Small - Cut potatoes into small, even pieces so they cook in the time listed.
Use Tongs for Pork Chops - This helps keep the sear intact when flipping.

Storing and Reheating

Reheat on Stovetop - Place a serving in a skillet with a splash of water or broth. Heat over medium until warmed through.
Storing - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 608kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 55gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 757mgPotassium: 2000mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5888IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg
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